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Sampling Like a Pro: How to Flip Samples and Avoid Legal Issues

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Sampling has been a cornerstone of modern music production, allowing producers to reimagine and breathe new life into old tracks. Whether you're producing hip-hop, EDM, or any genre, knowing how to...

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What Makes an EQ or Compressor VST High-Quality: Insights and Examples from Pros

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When selecting EQ and compressor plugins, musicians and producers look for more than just a shiny interface or brand recognition. It's all about how these tools perform in real-world scenarios...

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Sound Design 101: Crafting Killer Drum Sounds Using Synthesizers

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Drum sounds form the backbone of many music genres, and while sample packs are popular, designing your own drum sounds from scratch can elevate your production to a whole new level. Crafting custom...

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Mastering Multiband Compression Sidechaining: A Solution to Clashing Frequencies

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In modern music production, one of the most common challenges is the clash of frequencies between instruments. For example, bass guitars and drum kits often compete for space in the lower end of...

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Studio One Workflow Tips for Faster Music Production

October 1, 2024

Studio One by PreSonus is an incredibly powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that offers a variety of tools to streamline your music production workflow. However, like many DAWs, getting the...

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Solving the Issue of Buried Crash Cymbals in the Mix

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Crash cymbals often get buried in the mix, especially when using complex miking techniques like Glyn Johns, which balances close mics with overheads. While re-recording with higher cymbals may be a...

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GarageBand Hacks: Creating Professional-Sounding Tracks Without Expensive Plugins

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GarageBand is often seen as an entry-level DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), but it has powerful tools that, when used effectively, can create professional-quality tracks. Many indie musicians and...

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Solving the General MIDI Program Change Dilemma in Ableton

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When working with MIDI in Ableton, one might notice that although MIDI clips can send program changes, most of Ableton's native plugins don’t seem to respond to these changes effectively. This can...

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Escaping 'Tutorial Hell': Stay Motivated and Actually Progress in Music Production

September 21, 2024

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Should You Write Music or Lyrics First? Solutions from Famous Creators

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One of the most common challenges for songwriters is deciding whether to write the music or lyrics first. This can feel like a "chicken-or-egg" situation, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer...

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How to Plan the Perfect Release Day for Your Single or Album

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Releasing a new single or album is a huge milestone for any musician. However, without proper planning, your work may not get the attention it deserves. It’s not just about putting the song online...

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Mastering the Low End: Compression Tips for a Tight Mix

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When it comes to music production, getting the low end right can be tricky. Many producers face a common issue: after the initial mix sounds perfect, a few days later, the low end starts to feel...

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When Priests Rock the Stage: How a Houston Concert Broke the Internet

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Rocking Faith: The Houston Concert That Went Viral

Imagine six Catholic priests performing at a sold-out Houston show instead of a well-known pop star. Their band's performance combined messages of prayer, celibacy, and faith with elements of rock, rap, and country. This contemporary ministry, led by Father David Michael Moses, attracted 4,000 followers at the Bayou Music Center, and a breakdancing video on TikTok received close to 26 million views. This is the significance of this unique concert.

The Great Impact 

At the 12th annual Concert for Life, led by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Father Moses and his band took the stage in clerical attire, blending religious themes into catchy musical styles. 

The event, which sold out, helped young mothers by raising money for the Houston Pregnancy Help Center. Using humor and cultural awareness, Moses, 31, has amassed an impressive following of 400 thousand followers on TikTok and 1.2 million on Instagram, reaching both younger Catholics and non-Catholics.

Things people are saying;

A commenter observed on Reddit, “Priests selling out a rock show, shows how creative ministries can engage real people instead of just churchgoers.”

Why It Matters:

  • Breaking tradition: Clergy can now preach through performance, showing that there can be a mix of contemporary art and religion.

  • Digital ministry: Viral videos like Moses dancing offer a reinvigorated faith presence online, a way younger generations can see the things of God in a different light.

  • Purposeful entertainment: The event didn’t just entertain, it fundraised and raised awareness for pro-life causes, which is often an avoided topic within the Christian community. 

Final Take:

This concert isn't a passing viral moment, it reflects a shift in how religious leaders connect: creatively, personally, and intentionally. It showcases a new era of faith expression where Gospel and guitars flourish side by side. Spirituality can be ‘fun’. 

When Priests Rock the Stage: How a Houston Concert Broke the Internetwhen-priests-rock-the-stage-how-a-houston-concert-broke-the-internetLienor KatasAug 20, 2025Imagine six Catholic priests performing at a sold-out Houston show instead of a well-known pop star. Their band's performance combined messages of prayer, celibacy, and faith with elements of rock...